Customer Reviews

Tea Party: 20 Themed Tea Parties with Recipes for Every Occasion, from Fabulous Showers to Intimate Gatherings

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I host regular themed and non-themed morning or afternoon teas. I am always on the lookout for books that provide inspiration (and keep adding to my 400plus-cookbook collection). First, the idea of a cookbook with themed teas is hardly new. Second, while the pictures in this book are lovely, and certainly inspirational, the variety of foods served at Ms Stern's teas is disappointingly low. Also, with details on decor, etc, the impression one gets is of a "paint by numbers" party. For some people that spoils all the fun of using the imagination. I would recommend instead "Afternoon Tea" by Susannah Blake (great pictures, good recipes) or books by Bruce and Shelley Richardson (so-so pictures, fantastic recipes).

I just can't say enough about this book. It's a wonderful reference for anyone wanting to have "real" tea parties. It is full of recipes, tips and tons of information about tea parties. The author is obviously very passionate and well educated about her subject.

I love this book. I can see why the dissapointment from others, but it has great ideas, which allows you to be creative with her suggestions for table settings, invitations, etc. I would have loved more pictures of the recipes, but still recommend the book.

This book is ravishing to look at...with great ideas for hosting your own tea party...although the themes are based around tea, these are not just parties for ladies...there is a Russian Tea, a Graduation Tea, a Winter Tea etc. The author provides great ideas for your tablescape, and other tips such as appropriate flowers, centerpieces and music. The recipes are elegant and fairly unusual...brownies made with vanilla tea...yum! THe pictures are stunning.This book is a worthwile addition to your cookbook collection.

A lovely, glossy book - but disappointing. The author talks too much about herself. Many of the tea party ideas include store bought goodies instead of recipes. Pretty but mostly fluff.

One of the best tea books to come out in years! Colorful presentation, unique recipe ideas and themes; this book is a must if you love tea and throwing tea parties. I can't imagine how any tea lover would be disappointed in this book.

I purchased this book after looking inside at some of the pages, and was not dissapointed. The ideas, recipes, and information inside will cause you to plan a party right away.

I have such a love for giving tea parties. This book will make my life so much easier. I would recommend this to anyone who likes to entertain.

I love all the different themes for tea parties, and they are not all so "fancy." The recipes look delicious and most of it easy to do. The pictures are so beautiful. It's inspiring just to look at.

Tracey Stern's content on the different kinds of tea and the recipes were great and easy to follow. I was very disappointed that there were not enough pictures of the given recipes, party favors and table settings. Also since I've in the gift basket business now for ten years and have created a lot of tea baskets; I was really surprised to see the tea pot cookie that was shown in the book as being from a popular cookie company. The picture was right next to the tea pot cookie recipe and it gave you the impression that was the cookie you would get if you followed the recipe. I'm surprised they put that in with out any acknowledgement of the company.